Wound Care Nurse: Skin Healing & Assessment Pro

Harbourwood Post-Acute and Rehab; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbourwood Post-Acute and Rehab in Florida seeks an experienced RN/LPN to provide wound and skin care per physician orders, adhering to federal, state, and local standards. The role requires ongoing assessments, documentation in the medical record, and collaboration with the care plan team to ensure optimal resident outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a nursing degree or LPN/RN program graduate and at least two years of clinical experience, with a focus on wound management and patient education.

Qualifications

• A nursing degree or graduate of an approved LPN/RN program.
• Two years of experience as an LPN/RN.
• Eligible to participate in federally funded health care programs.
• Meets state licensure/certification requirements with no disciplinary action.
• Continuing education in wound care; certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, manages, and treats skin conditions such as pressure injuries and ulcers.
• Provides wound care per physician orders, manufacturer guidance, and proper techniques.
• Completes wound assessments, documents in the medical record, and performs follow-ups weekly.
• Collaborates with care plan team to develop comprehensive plans of care.
• Documents changes in resident condition and reports to physician, supervisor, and family.
• Monitors preventive measures like turning, pressure relief devices, nutrition, and incontinence care.
• Educates residents and representatives on nutrition, prevention, and wound healing.
• Provides weekly status reports to the Director of Nursing.

Skills

LPN/RN experience

English proficiency

Education

Nursing degree or LPN/RN program graduate

Two years of LPN/RN experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Publisher

PowerPoint

Adobe

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Harbourwood Post-Acute and Rehab in Florida seeks an experienced RN/LPN to provide wound and skin care per physician orders, adhering to federal, state, and local standards. The role requires ongoing assessments, documentation in the medical record, and collaboration with the care plan team to ensure optimal resident outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a nursing degree or LPN/RN program graduate and at least two years of clinical experience, with a focus on wound management and patient education.